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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1972
Page
2
The piece contrasts Governor Docking’s claim that special interests dominate with his opposition to lawmakers' pay raises. It argues current pay of 10 dollars daily plus 25 for expenses limits candidacy and skews representation toward those with means. It contends higher pay could broaden participation and reduce narrow-interest influence.
The piece notes increased pressure from enemy ground troops and an expected all out assault during President Nixon's China visit. It argues Congress must assert constitutional authority over foreign policy, criticizing Nixon for waging war as a president and urging a legislative role in determining the course of action.
Washington AP. The FDA breaks a 61 year secrecy to publish tolerances for insect fragments mold and other contaminants in foods. Examples include one rat pellet per pint of wheat and up to 100 million bacteria per gram in dried eggs. Officials say these limits pose no health risk and are rarely detected by consumers.
Communities discuss Saturday as a shopping day with more stores keeping open later. The revival trend contrasts past closures, recalling how Saturday business once waned but now regains activity as merchants adapt to new weekend hours.
Washington Merry-Go-Round notes a town shift to Thursday night shopping as rural living changes. Banks shut down entirely for the day, reflecting broader moves as fewer people live in the country, transportation improves, and residents spend more time in town weekdays.
Jack Anderson reports that executives from around the world met in Versailles to discuss policies that could shift the economies of over 100 countries. The gathering highlighted multinationals and their vast influence, noting that the 300 largest firms already produce a sixth of global industrial output and may control half by century’s end.
The piece outlines ITT and major oil majors as wielding vast global power through 140+ subsidiaries in 67 countries. It notes a world policy unit, intelligence facets, and private access to high government circles, citing Chile and various oil nations as examples of influence over state affairs.
Hollywood television enters its spring and summer drydock period to fix misjudgments in casting and concept. Sandy Duncan’s Funny Face was dropped from CBS after running out of episodes following her eye surgery and is being refurbished with a cast overhaul. Glenn Ford’s Cade’s County is planned for a format revision to reposition the star as a more urban, business-suited lawman.
The Memorial Building buzzed with activity as more than 500 4-H members and leaders from 10 Southeast Kansas counties wrapped up the annual district festival. The piece notes the event’s scale and community involvement from Washington.
A Pfizer spokesman denied free goods as policy while reports claim bonuses with drug deliveries are provided to favored hospitals. The remarks reference Atarex but no confirmation of such practices was given.
A dense listing of television programs across the evening schedule. Notable entries include Plimpton at the Wheel with race driving themes, Lucy and bank robbers chase scenes, Doris Day and Kay Ballard appearances, and late shows featuring Sonny and Cher Dick Cavett and Batman with surrounding talk and weather segments.
A past Monday Tribune TV log lists daytime and Tuesday evening schedules across stations KCMO KUHI KOAM KMBC KTWU KODE WIBW KTEW Chanute WDAF with a dense lineup of cartoons dramas news game shows and soaps including Sesame Street The Lucy Show Jeopardy Walking through hours from 6:30 to 1:30 featuring The Tonight Show and Tomorrow’s soaps The Doctors Guiding Light and As World Turns with notable programs such as The Dating Game Love of Life and Petticoat Junction.
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